For the first time in more than half a decade, the Nation Ford boys lacrosse team will not see the second round of the postseason.
In a defensive battle Monday night fraught with penalties, the No. 4 seed Greenville Red Raiders secured a 7-5 victory over the No. 5 seed Nation Ford Falcons in the opening round of the SCHSL Class 5A-D2 state tournament. The loss marks the first time in five years that the Falcons have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
Greenville’s victory sets up a high-stakes quarterfinal matchup this Friday, May 1. The Red Raiders will travel to Fort Mill to face the top-seeded Yellow Jackets, who earned a first-round bye.
Upper State Scoreboard: Division 2
The Red Raiders weren’t the only ones dominant on Monday night. In other Class AAAAA-Division 2 action:
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Riverside 12, T.L. Hanna 1: The Warriors cruised to a decisive victory in Greer.
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Next Up: Riverside advances to the quarterfinals to face Eastside on Friday night.
Looking Ahead: Girls Lacrosse Postseason
While the boys’ season comes to an end, the Nation Ford girls team begins its quest for a title tonight.
The Falcons will host T.L. Hanna in a first-round matchup. The winner of tonight’s contest will advance to the second round this Saturday to face cross-town rival and No. 1 seed Fort Mill.
Tournament Path at a Glance
The 5A-D2 boys’ state championship game is scheduled for May 8, following the Upper State championship on May 4.
